
Encountering Silence
Explore the beauty, importance, and vitality of silence, as we explore the spirituality, psychology, and sheer humanity of silence. Subscribe to the podcast through Amazon, Google, or your favorite podcast subscription site. If you enjoy the podcast, please share us with your friends — and please support us through Patreon.
Latest episodes

Oct 13, 2020 • 45min
Cynthia Bourgeault: Silence and the Imaginal Realm (Part One)
Cynthia Bourgeault returns to Encountering Silence to discuss her new book, Eye of the Heart. Part one of a two-part interview.

Oct 6, 2020 • 50min
Rick Hanson: Silence, Buddhism and the Brain
A conversation with New York Times bestselling author Rick Hanson, PhD.

Sep 29, 2020 • 32min
Jim Forest: Silence, Protest, and Radical Love (Part Two)
We conclude our conversation with returning guest, author/biographer/peacemaker Jim Forest.

Sep 22, 2020 • 37min
Jim Forest: Silence, Protest, and Radical Love (Part One)
Part 1 of our conversation with returning guest Jim Forest: noted author, biographer, peacemaker, and friend.

Sep 15, 2020 • 27min
Paul Quenon, OCSO: Silence, Poetry and Monastic Wisdom (Part Two)
Brother Paul Quenon, OCSO, concludes his conversation with us recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 9, 2020 • 31min
Paul Quenon, OCSO: Silence, Poetry and Monastic Wisdom (Part One)
Br. Paul Quenon, OCSO, Trappist monk, poet, and photographerm, returns to share his humble, joyful wisdom.

Aug 18, 2020 • 35min
Dr. Leah Gunning Francis: Silence, Ferguson, and Faith (Part Two)
Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Leah Gunning Francis.

Aug 3, 2020 • 33min
Dr. Leah Gunning Francis: Silence, Ferguson, and Faith (Part One)
Part one of our conversation with Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, author of "Ferguson and Faith."

Jul 20, 2020 • 30min
Sarah Lund: Silence and Mental Health in the Church (Part Two)
The conclusion of our interview with Dr. Sarah Lund.

Jul 6, 2020 • 33min
Sarah Lund: Silence and Mental Illness in the Church (Part One)
Sarah Griffith Lund shares her expertise on mental health issues concerning the clergy. First of two parts.
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